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Some thoughts from the people working on the problem:Healthy oceans are the life support system for our planet, providing 97 percent of the Earth’s livable habitat and a home to more than 700,000 species. The oceans are vital to human health as well, providing jobs, enjoyment and food to billions of people. Half of the oxygen we breathe is generated by our oceans. (greenpeace.org) Our oceans are taking a beating from overfishing, pollution, acidification and warming, putting at risk the many creatures who make their home in seawater. But when most people think of struggling ocean species, the first animals...

Your new artwork purchase will be a treasured heirloom for generations, especially if you observe a few simple methods for caring for your art:1.) Most important: KEEP THE PAINTING OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHTAll paintings, whether oil, acrylic, watercolor and all prints will fade in sunlight. The best way to preserve the freshness of the colors is to display the artwork on a wall that does not receive sunlight, or harsh light of any kind.2.) Keep the art CLEAN with a soft lint-free cloth only. When dusting the painting, use the softest lint-free cloth or very soft (sable-style) brush to flick...

What does it mean to have something hand-crafted and personal in your life that provides a benefit? My wife and I went on our anniversary a few years ago to the Umstead Hotel and Spa, in Cary, NC. This is a resort in a wooded setting adjacent to a pond, all of it groomed to give their guests the feeling of being in a lush oasis. And it does. (I later made paintings of the pond from photos taken there.) Yet the truth is, the resort is within an office park in Research Triangle. But that didn't stop the resort owners from...